Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee
4-year Private university
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Overview

Christian Brothers University is a private institution established in 1871 with urban setting located at Memphis. It is ranked 32 in Regional Universities South in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#32 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Urban
Location Memphis, Tennessee
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1871
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,791 Undergraduates
Website http://www.cbu.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$43,900
Cost of Attendance
$8,065
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $32,820
Outstate Tuition Fee $32,820
Room and Board Fees $7,400
$43,900 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

52% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.73 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

68 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language or, CAE - Grade C or, CPE - Grade C

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$27,968 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$23,686 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $43,900
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
81% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 28-36, SAT 1210, High School GPA 3.00
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Pascal Fellowship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshmen majoring in Computer Science
Minimum Criteria ACT Math 30-36, High School GPA 3.00
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Leadership Scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 21-36, SAT 1070, High School GPA 3.00
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details For students with interest in the sciences. Awards will be offered to exceptional students and will be renewable throughout their time at CBU. Recipients will be selected based on an application and essay, demonstrated interest in the sciences, and community involvement. Recipients will be expected to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, measured at academic year end, while carrying a full academic schedule at CBU. The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Science Scholarship Fund is offered every four years. DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2016
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Students

1,791 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
51% Students graduate within 6 years